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title: "GCBC Hub Management Lead"
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# GCBC Hub Management Lead

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9285b2e-d905-40e8-a151-0fedba12ebd1

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for grant management and administration services for the Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC). The contract, titled "GCBC Hub Management Lead," aims to generate new evidence on biodiversity conservation. The value of the contract is approximately £6,700,000 and includes key components over multiple term periods. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded following a competition via the Crown Commercial Service's Grant Administration Service Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period is from March 2023 to March 2028.

This opportunity for businesses to provide services specifically geared towards environmental consultancy and government support, presents a significant growth potential. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialize in sustainable development, climate change, and biodiversity conservation are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should pay attention to the tender period deadline on February 20, 2023, and ensure alignment with the identified themes in the contract scope, such as sustainable development, nature-based solutions, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity and ecosystems.

## Notice

The Authority has award a contract for the provision of grant management and administration services for the Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC). The GCBC is an Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme seeking to achieve two outcomes: 1. to generate robust new evidence and knowledge on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity that demonstrates the interconnectedness of biodiversity, climate, and people, and which enables an understanding of policies, programmes and practices which have positive impacts for climate change and poverty reduction; and 2. to create and strengthen research partnerships and networks, enabling interdisciplinary work and knowledge sharing on the conservation and sustainable This contract is appointed a "Management Lead" to - administrative and financial management related to procuring research partners capable of delivering against a wide range of outcomes and thematic areas related to climate, biodiversity, and poverty reduction; - performance oversight, monitoring, and reporting, including risk management, and adaptive programming and learning; - effective communication with a variety of stakeholders, and information sharing; - website and data management; - strategic policy impact and management of scientific research, including evidence and data generation, and knowledge management; - at least one of the following themes: a. sustainable development and poverty alleviation; b. nature-based solutions; c. climate change mitigation and adaptation; d. biodiversity and ecosystems. - working with stakeholders including Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, and national governments. The awarding value of ~PS6,700,000 is comprised of the following three elements. The value is estimated based on forecasting variable cost elements so precise statements of spend cannot be made: i. ~PS1,950,000 relating to the primary term (to March 2025); ii. ~PS2,500,000. relating to any potential extension (April 2025 - March 2028); and iii. ~PS2,250,000 relating to the potential 50% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements. The contract was awarded following a further competition via the Crown Commercial Service's Grant Administration Service Dynamic Purchasing System refence code RM6172

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b9cb41-7a75-4ca5-a88b-44e40ee4c936 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAI GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
- 79994000 - Contract administration services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2023 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b9cb41-7a75-4ca5-a88b-44e40ee4c936

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b9cb41-7a75-4ca5-a88b-44e40ee4c936
  11th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a897045-3b9e-46e3-ba87-140eb5218faa
  The_Contract_Redacted_file_1_of_4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59892c96-c9ab-423b-8a3c-e8228862279d
  The_Contract_Redacted_file_2_of_4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be3ff890-c919-46c4-80ae-00ff21d04823
  The_Contract_Redacted_file_3_of_4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e1a820d-4bcf-4fef-8635-596bae55721d
  The_Contract_Redacted_file_4_of_4

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